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Friday, May 1, 2009

Met Monday - Adding a Little Yellow

Susan from Between Naps on the Porch is hosting another wonderful Metamorphosis Monday. This wonderful event allows us to see what everyone has been working on. Be sure to visit her blog to check out all the fabulous transformations.

My metamorphosis is very small this week. I decided it was time for all the Easter and spring accessories to be packed away and bring a more cheerful summer look to the living room. I found a couple of bunches of yellow tulips at the $1 store and that started the change.

Below is the living room with the fairy angels, tea set and easter decor for spring.

This is the after. The froo-froo stuff on the coffee table has been changed out with a much simplier arrangement, bringing some bright yellow into the room.

Dining room side of the room before.

Dining room side after.

End table before with moss ball.

End table after with sunflowers. This spot looks so much brighter with the flowers, and I added one of my yellow plates from the GW.

Sofa end table before.

Sofa end table after. An old alphabet plate, brass planter with ivy and antique dish with yellow candy. Much brighter space now.

Coffee table before was set for tea and had my angel fairies enjoying the scene.

Coffee table after. I replaced the fairies with a pitcher filled with yellow and white tulips and replaced the tea set with a pretty yellow plate and botanical book. I kept the little pot of ivy and added a small votive.

Dining table floral arrangement before.

Dining table floral arrangement after. I changed out a couple of the flowers and added in a few yellow and white tulips. Now your eye really travels to the table. I'm amazed how the painting changes every time I change the floral arrangement.

That's it. I didn't make any big changes, just kept the soft colors of the blue/green and added a spice of yellow. Changing the accessories out and simplifying the tables makes the room have a totally different feel and it didn't cost but $2, I just shopped the house for the rest. I removed a couple of pillows and added one yellow one that I had and that completed the change.

Thanks for the visit. I can't wait for you to come back, I always look forward to you stopping by.

Marty sometimes its the little things that can have the biggest impact, love your hits of yellow. I always enjoy looking at your rooms. I too was trying to change things up a bit today, love to putter.hugsjanet

Marty, I love what you did here. The yellow is so bright and summery, and I love the little vignette with the sunflowers and GW plate. You are so talented at changing the look of a room without spending a fortune. And the best part is it always looks like you've changed alot more than you have! Hugs, Kat

Marty, you've made such an impact just by changing out accessories. The yellow looks lovely in both rooms. I still love that fabric you used for your end table, table runner, and sofa...just beautiful!

My friend...I do believe that your home is my favorite for watching changes!!! I have finally come to the conclusion (just now) how it is that your beautiful living room and dining room can change so much with just adding different accessories...it's because your wall color, furniture, and flooring are neutral! Ohhh...how I wish that I had everything more neutral so that I could get these results!!! It just amazes me...seriously!!! Now that you've added splashes of yellow into the rooms...I can see the golds and yellows pop out...like in the brass lamps...the shades of the lamps and chandelier...the yellow hues in the wall art!!! I really am amazed and I just love the pretty soft splashes of yellow that you've added!!! It just takes these rooms to a different level and looking so summery!!! And to think that this new look started with a few yellow tulips!!! They sure are pretty and I also love the yellow sunflowers!!! Love all of the changes that you've made my friend!!! You know that I just adore your home...it's gorgeous!!! Girl, you really are onto something with changing out a few accessories...to get such a different look...yes, it's subtle but nevertheless...so different and with each change a different ambiance!!! I love that!!!

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Hi, I'm Marty. Welcome - Moving back closer to family finds us transforming our "Builder Basic" into a home that reflects our lifestyle. This is where I share simple design ideas, easy diy projects and thrifty and chic finds. Careful planning, and a sharp eye for design can turn any house into your dream even if you have a small budget. I share it all, the successes and failures. We love to entertain so you'll find a few tried and true recipes and entertaining ideas too.